Instatrip: Amsterdam Photos

Ahhhh, Amsterdam. Certainly one of the prettiest cities in all of the Netherlands, maybe even Europe!

Row boating along the canals in Amsterdam.

Walking along the cobblestoned streets, you can’t help but marvel at the unique architecture both old and new, gaze dreamily at the canals filled with quaint houseboats and wonder what it would be like to actually live there.

I certainly had such thoughts when I visited for the first time three years ago. Perhaps, if Berlin did not work out, than Amsterdam would.

Funnily enough, just when I started my new job in Berlin last month, I was contacted by a headhunter about a job opportunity in Amsterdam! I obviously said no, but it leaves interesting possibilities for the future.

Instatrip: Amsterdam Photos

Returning for a second time just last month, I had fun exploring the city again.

This time round I didn’t have a set itinerary and just walked, took plenty of photos and re-experienced my love for Amsterdam.

I walked so much that I even developed a really painful blister. As such, I had to find alternative ways to get around. I ended up taking a very touristy boat tour and lived out a bucket-list dream by cycling through Amsterdam for the very first time!

All in all, I saw a whole lot of Amsterdam during my short stay.

The beautiful canals of Amsterdam

Lovelocks in Amsterdam

Stunning architecture in Amsterdam

Solo parking in Amsterdam

Church in Amsterdam

Looking down a narrow street in Amsterdam

Sunset over the Amsterdam canals

Dutch patriotism in Amsterdam

Bridge in Amsterdam

“I Amsterdam” sign at the Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum in Amsterdam

As I shared my pictures on Instagram over the weekend and beyond, I got more “likes” than I’ve ever had on any of my photos. Seems that everyone else loves Amsterdam just as much as I do!

Hi Cheryl,
I found you on twitter, then on instagram- am following you (under different names than you see in my profile, fyi)- and i’m in the process of trying to move from New York to Germany.
Your site is FANTASTIC- and i’ve been reading up a few of the interviews and am slowly reading more and more….

Your pics are gorgeous by the way. Amsterdam is something I’ve considered as well, however I think my “heart” is for Germany.
I’m first-generation American so i’m getting my EU passport finalized right now (i think this will help me immensely- i’m not german though :/ ) — I was wondering if i had a couple of questions, would you mind if i emailed you directly at your email address?

Just thought i’d ask politely here in the comments before coming on out of nowhere!

I love Amsterdam and even though it sure looks like it was grey and cold when you were there, the beauty shines through in your images! The town gets a bad rap for the Red Light District and things like that but as you showed a few steps down a side street in the Jordaan area and you are alone with a great view of a church or a peaceful bridge.

Cheryl Howard

A world travel and expat living blog to inspire you to travel more or even move abroad.

Over 44,000 people follow my round the world travels and expat adventures at home in Berlin. My wanderlust has taken me 38 countries, stretching across four continents. Upon falling in love with Europe, I left Canada, quitting my job, selling everything I own, and moving to Berlin. When I’m not jetting off on a weekend getaway, I work as an Agile Coach by day and travel blogger by night.